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Beach Shack

2.0 of 5
205 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Ranked #24 of 43 hotels in Cape May
3.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Fire pits(6)
  • Great location(3)
  • Air conditioning(3)
  • Very good(3)
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ny5050
New York City, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

When we arrived at the Beach Shack, we were given a room in accordance with our reservation. Unfortunately, there was a musty odor that was too intense to ignore. When we told the front desk about it, they moved us to a deluxe suite at no extra charge. We were very pleased with the quick response to our dilemma and... More

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sebpen
Cromwell, Connecticut
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

We stayed at the Beach Shack in October. The rates were reasonable, The hotel provides chairs outside your room and we spent the late afternoon overlooking the beach and listening to the entertainment coming from the Rusty Nail. The rooms needs updating, but they were clean and large. I would definately return. More

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Travelguru02
Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had the opportunity to attend a wedding over Columbus Day weekend in Cape May. The wedding itself was at Congress Hall, but we opted to stay at the Beach Shack because the cost was more reasonable and the reservation agent was top notch. This was a holiday weekend, with most properties,including Congress Hall, requiring a three night minimum that... More

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ivelise20
new york city
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I was afraid we would not enjoy our vacation with the bad reviews on tripadvisor more so due to a heated discussion we had with reservations and their manager. It started when I wanted to shorten our stay by one night due and could not get in contact with the hotel due to hurricane Irene. Thus, I wrote an email... More

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carandken
northern New Jersey
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Just returned from 2 days at Beach Shack. In more than 35 years of business and personal travel I do believe that every hotel does have positives as well as negatives. Let's begin with the positives. Great location-right at the beach. Nice front desk- the lady at check in was very informative and professional. Nice logos- they have Beach Shack... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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Purposely planned September when the kids would be back in school because during the season the shack is alive with families. I know this because I am down CM on weekends. Come fall it's a place for couples and girlfriend getaways. Sorry single girls in 5 nights I didn't see any single men staying here. Only negatives I can say... More

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NY10282
New York City, New York
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2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

Stayed here last week for a few nights and wanted to share a negative experience we had with management. Early morning on the day that we planned to arrive in Cape May, we learned of the passing of my grandmother. After several calls to the motel and a few hours later, we finally got in touch with the manager. We... More

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GrandmomZ
Royersford, Pa
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is a perfect place for children. It is across from the beach and provides chairs, umbrellas and towels which they set up for you on the beach. You can order food from the Rusty Nail Restaurant while sitting on the beach. It also has a pool which was loaded with children and their parents. We were there without children.... More

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harrinrc
Elkton, Maryland
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Went here for three days and two nights. Felt the place was very overpriced but could not find a place that did not require a three night stay or more. They will set up your chair, towels, and umbrella for you which are all provided by The Beach Shack. They even agreed to refrigerate some food for us after we... More

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TLF1231
Buffalo
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1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had a family emergency arise and I have to commend Bill - the manager - for going above and beyond to help us during our stressful time. If we are able to travel to the area again, we would not hesitate to stay at the Beach Shack. Thanks to all who assisted us. More

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